Slovak USA supports the efforts of The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library

Hundreds of thousands of Czechs and Slovaks fled their homeland during the communist era, many risking their lives in the process. Their stories, about why and how they emigrated, are sometimes dramatic, sometimes tragic, and essential to our understanding of the events that shaped the 20^th Century.  

The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library is launching a new project to record the personal stories, family sagas and community histories of émigrés from Czechoslovakia who settled in Chicago and Cleveland. Their stories are personal, but they help explain monumental political and cultural shifts that occurred during the 20^th Century. In what we believe is the first project of its kind, we aim to gather the personal accounts of Czech and Slovak Americans and preserve their stories for future generations. The success of this project depends on strong participation from people like you.

Are you a Czech or Slovak émigré living in Chicago or Cleveland?

Do you know someone with a story to tell?

Do you have any resources that you think might be of value to us? 

If so, please contact:

Rosie Johnston – Project Coordinator, 319-447-5537, rjohnston@ncsml.org

Dave Muhlena – Project Director, 319-362-8500, dmuhlena@ncsml.org